San Antonio Motorcycle Accidents

San Antonio Personal Injury / Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer

Anytime an accident involves a motorcycle, there is a common misconception that most motorcyclists must endure throughout an investigation. There is a certain degree of partiality not in favor of cyclists. Because motorcycles are designed to move and operate with ease, it is believed that some riders take advantage of that and break the rules of the road. This is an unacceptable prejudice.

It is important to understand that motorcyclists are unprotected and are more susceptible to injury than the average vehicle collision. Motorcycles also have different controls, slide on their sides, can’t stop, and swerve differently than cars. It is also important to consider that motorcycles can be "run off the road" with out ever colliding with another vehicle. This can give insurance companies an advantage to not pay a claim because a “collision” did not occur. That is obviously unacceptable. If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident, hire a lawyer. Please do not take on the insurance companies by yourself.

If you are in the San Antonio area I handle motorcycle accidents on a contingency fee basis. That means that I will not charge you a fee unless I win your case and obtain a favorable result for you.

Risks of the Road

Motorcycle riders are more likely than passenger car occupants to die in an accident, and also more likely to be injured, than in a car or truck crash.

Motorcycles make a smaller visual image than a car or truck and are more likely to be obscured. This factor is worsened in bad weather conditions. This fact alone is a major cause of motorcycle accidents at intersections where most motorcycle accidents occur.

In more than 2 out of every 3 motorcycle accidents involving a collision with another vehicle, the driver of the other vehicle violated the right of way of the motorcycle.

Jurors often have a bias against motorcycles. Therefore you need an attorney you understands the physics, mechanics, and laws pertaining to motorcycle accidents.

Compensation for Injuries

You may receive compensation for:

• Compensation for loss of past and future wages
• Counseling
• Disability and disfigurement. Physical or mental impairment or disability
• Hospitalization
• Medical bills, past and future
• Occupational therapy
• Ongoing medical care
• Pain and suffering
• Physical therapy
• Retraining for a new job or occupation
• Scar revision/ Cosmetic surgery
• Surgical procedures
• Vocational rehabilitation

Pain and suffering may be granted if you have experienced and may continue to experience pain and suffering resulting from an injury. In a death case, the spouse, children and parents may be entitled to seek damages for the wrongful death.

A spouse may also file a loss of consortium case. This is separate from the injured victim’s claim. This is restricted to only the injured party’s spouse and is distributed by separate damage recovery. This is contingent upon the severity of the loss of spousal relations with the injured party.

Punitive damages may also be sought in some cases. Punitive damage is really intended to penalize or display the offender’s deliberate misdeeds, as a reckless disregard for others.

Seeking an attorney is crucial at this point. If the motorcycle victim is fortunate to have survived a collision, they may be facing a long road to recovery. Receiving restitution is important. If you live in the San Antonio area, call me today at 210-227-1888.Initial consultations are free and confidential and I will not charge you a fee unless I obtain a favorable result for you.